Get Organised - Disaster Checklist

In the event of an unforseen disaster, it is essential to be well-prepared. Disaster planning takes thought and preparation for all members of the family. Follow the guidelines outlined in this detailed checklist and you will be well-prepared for any eventuality.

A disaster can be:

• Localised, such as a house fire
• A neighbourhood disaster, such as a fire, flood or cyclone
• Regional, such as a tsunami or earthquake

Each type of event requires different measures of prevention and management. In order to be prepared, each member of the household must be practiced in how to identify danger, access food and other emergency supplies and equipment, assess the need to leave or stay in a danger area, as well as how to contact others – for assistance or to communicate whereabouts.

The Get Organised Disaster Checklist addresses:

• Why you should prepare for a disaster
• How to prepare your family for a disaster
• What you need to have on hand if you are facing any event
• What supplies you'll need to have stocks of
• Communication and how to deal effectively with this
• What to take when evacuating
• How to consider your pets when you most need to

This checklist is designed to identify areas that you will need to consider and plan for in the case of an emergency. Time will invariably be limited, resources stretched and people (particularly children) may be confused about how to deal with contacting loved ones. Fill out all the points covered in this essential Checklist, teach your family the importance of following basic practices and let everone know the contact 'tree' and you'll be well-prepared for an unlikely but possibly traumatic event in your life.